December weather forecast
Ashland, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Ashland, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and max 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

December, with an average high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Ashland is December, when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Ashland, in December, during 9.3 snowfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ashland, there are 55.2 snowfall days, and 23.5" (597mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, in Ashland, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:31 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Ashland?

Ashland's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is December in Ashland?

During December, Ashland experiences an average high-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ashland?

In Ashland, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the driest month in Ashland?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Ashland. Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Ashland?

In Ashland, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Ashland?

In December, in Ashland, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ashland?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ashland?

In Ashland, Montana, the average day length in December is 8h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ashland?

On the first day of December in Ashland, Montana, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:31 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ashland have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ashland, Montana, is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ashland?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ashland?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ashland is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ashland, MT

Average temperature in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ashland, MT

Average pressure in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ashland, MT

Average wind speed in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ashland, MT

Average humidity in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ashland, MT

Average rainfall in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ashland, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ashland, MT

Average snowfall in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ashland, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ashland, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ashland, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ashland, MT

Average UV index in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ashland, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in December
Ashland, MT

Average visibility in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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